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About Archie Widemouth The Whispers of a King

Some secrets are just too deep to stay buried. Archie Widemouth is just a Widemouth, or so he has always believed. Bullied by the kids of the reef, misunderstood by his family, and haunted by a pull towards the waters beyond Benthia, Archie has never shaken the feeling that he was meant for something, more. In a kingdom ruled by a ruthless King of the Deep, unravelled by a scheming Sea Witch, where ancient sea monsters stir in the dark, a single twist tears his world apart. With his brother Otto and some unexpected friends, Archie is drawn into a whirlpool of secrets, betrayal, and ancient magic, where the truth about who he really is could shift the tides of power, and the fate of the ocean, forever.Archie Widemouth and the Whispers of a King is the first book in an epic underwater fantasy series for readers aged 12 and up, blending deep-sea science, vivid worldbuilding, and heartfelt adventure. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter.

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